Paws for a Good Read

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Whether it’s a novel, a feel-good memoir, a training how-to or a delve into animal psychology, books about animals and the animal-human bond make cherished gifts for the dog-lovers in your life. Jeff Stanford, owner of the dog-passionate Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, provided this list of favorites enjoyed by his guests.

Lead with your Heart, Lessons from a Life with Horses, by Allan J. Hamilton. For animal lovers and those who appreciate our connection with them.

Find Momo, by Andrew Knapp. Remember Waldo? In this book, a photographer makes a game out of hiding Momo the border collie in spectacular images

Being Human, by William Wegman. Wegman's whimsical photographs of his Weimaraner dogs dressed like people have been celebrated in the art world and enjoyed by pet lovers for nearly four decades. This collection draws from his best work.

Comet's Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life, by Steven D Wolf. Two former winners, one an attorney down on his luck, the other an injured greyhound off the track, adopt each other and are changed as Wolf trains Comet to be a service dog and Comet attracts new friends to Wolf’s circle.

One Very Big Dog: Free Days with George, by Colin Campbell. A heartbroken man adopts a 140-pound Newfoundland Landseer and together they learn how to share space, socialize and overcome bad experiences.